Monthly Archives: August 2021

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.13.21

Friday, August 13, 2021 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “The cedars of Lebanon which He hath planted.” ~ Psalm 104:16 ~ LEBANON’S cedars are emblematic of the Christian, in that they owe their planting entirely to the Lord. This is quite true of every child of God. He is not man-planted, nor self-planted, but God-planted. The mysterious hand of… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.12.21

Thursday, August 12, 2021 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “The bow shall be seen in the cloud.” ~ Genesis 9:14 ~ The rainbow, the symbol of the covenant with Noah, is typical of our Lord Jesus, who is the Lord’s witness to the people. When may we expect to see the token of the covenant? The rainbow is only… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God, My Wisdom

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Wisdom ~ By Deborah Ann God, my Wisdom,my Thought, my InsightYour Word to meis like a floodlight. For it illuminates,the darkness of the dayshedding the Light of Hopeupon the narrow way. God, my Wisdom,my Rational, My ClarityYour Spirit guides meto live a life of purity. For He gives discernment,truth and understandingleading me on… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 08.12.21

Thursday, August 12, 2021 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Light in Darkness “For thou art my lamp, O Lord: and the Lord will lighten my darkness.” ~ 2 Samuel 22:29 ~ Am I in the light? Then Thou, O Lord, art my lamp. Take Thee away and my joy would be gone; but as long as Thou… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God, My Heart

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Heart ~ By Deborah Ann God, my Heart,my Life, my SoulYou have made mecomplete and whole. For You’ve given me,a heart of flesh . . .so my spirit with Yourscould interlock and mesh. God, my Mind,my Thought, my ConscienceYour Word has shown mesin and its consequence. For it’s active and piercing,discerning and livingtrains… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 08.12.21

Psalm 120:1 What? know ye not that your bodyis the temple of the Holy Ghostwhich is in you, which ye have of God,and ye are not your own?For ye are bought with a price:therefore glorify God in your body,and in your spirit, which are God’s. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 898

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.12.21

Thursday, August 12, 2021 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice.” ~ Psalm 97:1 ~ Causesfor disquietude there are none so long as this blessed sentence is true. On earth the Lord’s power as readily controls the rage of the wicked as the rage of the sea; His love as easily refreshes the poor… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.11.21

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Everlasting consolation.” ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:16 ~ Consolation.” There is music in the word: like David’s harp, it charms away the evil spirit of melancholy. It was a distinguished honour to Barnabas to be called “the son of consolation”; nay, it is one of the illustrious names of a greater… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Taking It Easy and Slow

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Taking It Easy and Slow ~ By Deborah Ann Today I am resting,taking it easy and slowfor tomorrow . . .may deal me a big blow. So today I’ll relax,decompress and unwindfor tomorrow . .may be to me unkind. Today I am recuperating,from the wear and tearfor tomorrow . . .may arrive like a bear.… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 08.11.21

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Waiting, Not Running Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. ~ Psalm 62:1 ~ Blessed posture! Waiting truly and only upon the Lord. Be this our condition all this day and every day. Waiting His leisure, waiting in His service, waiting in joyful expectation,… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Don’t Be Discouraged

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Don’t Be Discouraged ~ By Deborah Ann Don’t be discouraged,though things are depressingrather into Jesus . . .keep deeper pressing. For in the midst of chaos,of upheaval and unrestJesus is the only one . . .who can bring you rest. Don’t be dragged down,by what you are seeingrather in God trust . . .with all… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 08.11.22

Psalm 119:14 I have rejoiced in the wayof thy testimonies, as muchas in all riches. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 1,059

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.11.21

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Oh that I were as in months past.” ~ Job 29:2 ~ Numbers of Christians can view the past with pleasure, but regard the present with dissatisfaction; they look back upon the days which they have passed in communing with the Lord as being the sweetest and the best they… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.10.21

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “The Son of Man hath power on earth to forgive sins.” ~ Matthew 9:6 ~ Behold one of the great Physician’s mightiest arts: He has power to forgive sin! While here He lived below, before the ransom had been paid, before the blood had been literally sprinkled on the mercy-seat,… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God, My Father

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Father ~ By Deborah Ann God, my Father,my Lord, my Saviorthank You for Your mercyforever grace and favor. For though I was a sinner,You still loved me . . .now by faith I believein things I cannot see. God, my King,my Prince, my RedeemerYour blood becamemy transgression cleaner. For my sins You forgave,so… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 08.10.21

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon He Lowers to Raise “The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.” ~ 1 Samuel 2:7 ~ All my changes come from Him who never changes. If I had grown rich, I should have seen His hand in it, and I should have… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Living By Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Living By Faith ~ By Deborah Ann Living by faith,and not by sightcan give some usan awful fright. But Jesus said,for us not to be afraidnor by what we can’t seeto ever be dismayed. Living by faith,and not what is seenis sometimes hardfor us to glean. But Jesus knew,what we would faceso He gave to… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 08.10.21

Psalm 46:1 God is our refugeand strength,a very present helpin trouble. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 836

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.10.21

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Christ, who is our life.” ~ Colossians 3:4 ~ Paul’s marvellously rich expression indicates, that Christ is the source of our life. “You hath He quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins.” That same voice which brought Lazarus out of the tomb raised us to newness of life. He… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.09.21

Monday, August 09, 2021 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, o of whom He had cast seven devils.” ~ Mark 16:9 ~ Mary of Magdala was the victim of a fearful evil. She was possessed by not one devil only, but seven. These dreadful inmates caused much pain and pollution to the poor frame… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Be Thou Faithful

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be Thou Faithful ~ By Deborah Ann Be thou faithful,be ever patientGod is workingfor your benefit. For your times,are in His handsso be still and waittill you know His plans. Be thou hopeful,be also trustingGod is workingin you something. For your life,is in His holdso be at peaceas you He molds. Be thou faithful,be trustworthy… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 08.09.21

Monday, August 09, 2021 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon  Pruning for Fruit-Bearing “Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” ~ John 15:2 ~ This is a precious promise to one who lives for fruitfulness. At first it… (more…)

Today’s Poem: In The Eye of The Beholder

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In The Eye of The Beholder ~ By Deborah Ann In the eye of the Beholder,you are a precious thing . . .that is why He protects youunder His almighty wings. For you are the object,of His undying affectionforgotten you’ll be notnor will you face rejection. In the eye of the Beholder,an apple to Him… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 08.09.21

Luke 12:6-7 Are not five sparrows soldfor two farthings, and notone of them is forgottenbefore God? But even thevery hairs of your head areall numbered. Fear nottherefore: ye are of morevalue than many sparrows. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 1,323

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.09.21

Monday, August 09, 2021 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “The city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it.” ~ Revelation 21:23 ~ Yonder in the better world, the inhabitants are independent of all creature comforts. They have no need of raiment; their white robes never wear out, neither shall they ever be… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.08.21

Sunday, August 08, 2021 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “All things are possible to him that believeth.” ~ Mark 9:23 ~ Many professed Christians are always doubting and fearing, and they forlornly think that this is the necessary state of believers. This is a mistake, for “all things are possible to him that believeth”; and it is possible for… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: While The Lord Is Still Near

to GOD be the GLORY ~ While The Lord Is Still Near ~ By Deborah Ann Seek the Lord while He’s still near,while His mercy can still be foundpray for Him to direct you . . .while His Spirit is still around. Give to the Lord your whole heart,call on Him while you still canappeal to Him to renew your faithwhile… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 08.08.21

Sunday, August 08, 2021 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Confidence Not Misplaced “The Lord God will help me.” ~ Isaiah 50:7 ~ These are in prophecy the words of Messiah in the day of His obedience unto death, when He gave His back to the smiters and His cheeks to them that plucked off the hair. He… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I Can and Will Do This

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Can and Will Do This ~ By Deborah Ann I can do this,I will get through itfor I have the strengththrough Christ’s Spirit. I can climb this,this I can dofor I have Jesus . . .His power too. I can battle this,yes, this I can winfor I have Christliving here within. I can handle… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 08.08.21

Psalm 149:4 For the Lord taketh pleasurein his people: he will beautifythe meek with salvation. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 931

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.08.21

Sunday, August 08, 2021 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “They weave the spider’s web.” ~ Isaiah 59:5 ~ See the spider’s web, and behold in it a most suggestive picture of the hypocrite’s religion. It is meant to catch his prey: the spider fattens himself on flies, and the Pharisee has his reward. Foolish persons are easily entrapped by… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.07.21

Saturday, August 07, 2021 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Satan hindered us.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 2:18 ~ Since the first hour in which goodness came into conflict with evil, it has never ceased to be true in spiritual experience, that Satan hinders us. From all points of the compass, all along the line of battle, in the vanguard and… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Serene Hearts

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Serene Hearts ~ By Deborah Ann Serene hearts,quiet and peacefulhave a faith . . .heartfelt and trustful. For they are sure,God is in controla truth that goesdeep into their soul. Blissful minds,happy and joyfulhave a trust . . .calm and restful. For they know,Jesus is nearand give to Himall they fear. Serene hearts,minds blissful… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 08.07.21

Saturday, August 07, 2021 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Rules for Prosperity “Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. “ ~… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God of Greater Things

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God of Greater Things ~ By Deborah Ann God of greater things,Holy and Just . . .send mercies showerspouring down on us. Grant our hearts hope,entrench us with Your lightgive to our spiritsthe power of Your might. Father everlasting,Creator of all thingseternity’s peaceto us Your favor brings. Establish our minds,in truth and knowledgefor to Your… (more…)